8/3 divided by 7/5

8/3 ÷ 7/5
=
40 21
Mixed Number: 1 19/21
Decimal: 1.904762
Percentage: 190.48%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    7/5 becomes 5/7
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/3 × 5/7
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 5 = 40    3 × 7 = 21
  4. 4
    Simplify
    40/21 = 40/21

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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